INTEL i5 6400 PROCESSOR

The Intel Core™ i5 6400 6th Generation processor has amazing performance and stunning visuals, a PC that is powered by a 6th Gen Intel Core™ i5 6400 Processor will allow you to take computing to the next level and transform how you use your PC. The performance enables a great user experience with a more natural user interface, when paired with Intel RealSense Technology and Windows 10. The 6th Gen Processors from Intel can also remove the hassle of remembering passwords.

Intel i5 6400 Performance
The Intel Core™ i5 6400 boasts a 2.7 GHz base frequency and a 3.3 GHz turbo frequency, the processor is also built on a 14 nm process, with a 65 W maximum TDP. The chip is a Quad-Core design with 4 threads. Integrated into the processor is Intel HD Graphics 530 which delivers mainstream-level graphics with discrete-level performance and has full support for DirectX 12 API. Intel’s 6400's performance is best when used with an Intel 100 series chipset motherboard. Previous generation Intel processors such as the Intel Core™ i7-4790K processor used DDR3 memory, typically running at 1600 or 2133MHz. The Core i5 6400 have an enhanced memory controller that supports DDR4 memory, giving you a very healthy performance boost over DDR3.

Intel® Core™ i5 is a brand name applies to several families of desktop and laptops, The Core™ i5 brand targets the more mainstream markets for both desktop and laptop computers, and is distinguished from the entry-level Core™ i3 and the business and high-end consumer Core™ i7.

PROCESSOR FEATURES

Dramatic Increase in Media & Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 530 can easily deliver an amazing visual experience in resolutions all the way up to Ultra HD 4K, so you can make the most of 4K displays. The Intel Core™ i5 6400 also has support for the latest graphics APIs such as DirectX 12, this means that you will be able to run mainstream games and apps up to 2x better graphics than previous generation processors. Intel's on-board graphics processor is up to 28% faster than previous generation GPUs.

Responsive Performance
New architecture and design in the Intel Core™ i5 6400 processor for desktops brings:
Support for DDR4 RAM memory technology in mainstream platforms, allowing systems to have up to 64GB of memory and higher transfer speeds at lower power when compared to DDR3 (DDR4 speed 2133 MT/s at 1.2V vs DDR3 speed 1600 MT/s at 1.5V)

Responsive Performance
New architecture and design in the Intel Core™ i5 6400 processor for desktops brings:
Support for DDR4 RAM memory technology in mainstream platforms, allowing systems to have up to 64GB of memory and higher transfer speeds at lower power when compared to DDR3 (DDR4 speed 2133 MT/s at 1.2V vs DDR3 speed 1600 MT/s at 1.5V)

Intel generally follows a tick-tock philosophy for new processor launches. The tick represents a shrinking of the manufacturing process - 32nm to 22nm, for example - while the tock is indicative of a new architecture based on the leading process of that time. This has been the case since 2007.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Peow Good CPU
great skylake CPU if you are not on overclockable mobo - mine runs on ASUS Z170-A and this weekend it's going to get overclocked (25-30% according to ASUS) as I've just received an Arctic i32 cooler.
For the price god performance overall but if you can squeeze another £50 - go for unlocked version.
03 March 2016